Arizona § 32-1723 - Licensure by endorsement
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1723 — Licensure by endorsement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1723. Licensure by endorsement
The board shall waive the written examination requirements of this chapter if all of the following are true:
1. The applicant submits a license or a certified copy of a license to practice optometry issued by the regulatory board of another jurisdiction of the United States that has licensure requirements that the board determines meet or exceed the requirements of this chapter.
2. The license of the applicant has not been suspended or revoked by any other licensing jurisdiction of the United States for any cause that is a ground for suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter.
3. The applicant has been engaged in the practice of the profession of optometry continuously in the other licensing jurisdiction or in a United States military branch of service for not less than four of the five years immediately preceding the application.
4. The information provided by national data banks designated by the board has successfully verified the applicant.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 32-1723
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1723 cover?
Section 32-1723 ("Licensure by endorsement") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 32-1723?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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